Kayak Launches

Hudson Crossing Park is committed to making outdoor recreation accessible and welcoming to everyone. The park features two kayak launches: an adaptive launch on the Champlain Canal designed to support paddlers of varying abilities, and a second launch that provides easy access to the Hudson River. If you don’t have a kayak, don’t worry! You can rent a kayak from the kiosk located at the adaptive kayak launch. Whether you're an experienced kayaker or trying paddling for the first time, both launches offer a great way to explore the region's beautiful waterways.

Adaptive Kayak Launch

Located along the Champlain Canal, Hudson Crossing Park's adaptive kayak launch is designed to make paddling more accessible for people of all ages and abilities. The launch features a transfer system that allows users to move from a wheelchair or mobility device into a kayak more safely and independently. The stable platform, supportive handrails, and gradual access help create a comfortable experience for both new and experienced paddlers.

For accessible parking, please park at the Champlain Canal Lock 5 parking lot on County Road 42. Follow the flat dirt path from the parking lot until you see the launch on the left. A paved path leads directly down to the launch.

The adaptive launch is available for public use during park hours. Please note that the launch is not staffed, and users should ensure they have the assistance they need before entering the water.

Alfred Z. Solomon Kayak Launch

Enjoy direct access to the Hudson River from the Alfred Z. Solomon Kayak Launch at Hudson Crossing Park. This launch provides a convenient entry point for canoeists and kayakers looking to explore the river, whether for a short paddle or a longer journey.

Parking is available at the Champlain Canal Lock 5 parking lot. Cross the road in the direction of the river where there is a short trail leading to the launch.

For paddlers traveling longer distances, a secure storage locker is available for temporary equipment storage while you explore the nearby village of Schuylerville and its local shops, restaurants, and historic sites.

Kayak Rental Kiosk

Don't have your own kayak? No problem! Hudson Crossing Park is home to a self-service kayak rental kiosk, making it easy to get out on the water and explore the Champlain Canal.

Kayaks can be rented through the Upstate Kayak Rentals website, allowing visitors to reserve and access equipment quickly and conveniently. Life preservers are included with every rental, so you'll have everything you need for a safe and enjoyable paddling experience.

Kayak Rentals are available from 7:00 am until 4:00 pm (start times), 7 days a week. Please note that the rental kiosk and launches are not staffed.

Finding the Kayak Launches

Adaptive Launch and kayak kiosk: For accessible parking at the adaptive kayak launch, please park at the Champlain Canal Lock 5 parking lot on County Road 42. Follow the flat dirt path from the parking lot until you see the launch on the left. A paved path leads directly down to the launch.

For those who do not need accessible parking, park at the lot located to the right of Hudson Crossing Park entrance gate. From there, walk toward the Play Garden, then veer to the left of the labyrinth and follow the stairs to the top of the hill. A paved path from the top of the hill leads down to the kayak launch.

Alfred Z Solomon Launch: Parking is available at the Champlain Canal Lock 5 parking lot. Cross the road in the direction of the river where there is a short trail on a hill veering to the right that leads down to the launch. This launch is not wheelchair accessible.

Hudson Crossing Park’s mission is to tie environmental responsibility to economic revitalization, and to engage people of all ages and abilities in making informed choices for a sustainable future.

Hudson Crossing Park is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation. It is non-sectarian and does not discriminate against persons of any race, color, sexual orientation, gender, religion, national or ethnic origin, or those with differing abilities, respecting the dignity and worth of all individuals.

It is with gratitude and humility that we acknowledge that we are learning, speaking and gathering on the ancestral homelands of the Mohican people, who are the indigenous peoples of this land.
Despite tremendous hardship in being forced from here, today their community resides in Wisconsin and is known as the Stockbridge-Munsee Community.
We pay honor and respect to their ancestors past and present as we commit to building a more inclusive and equitable space for all.

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